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Senior Mechanical Engineer – Leadership Role | South London | £60,000 – £70,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a passion for leading teams, delivering engineering excellence, and solving complex mechanical problems? We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a well-established engineering organisation based in London, offering long-term career progression, hands-on involvement, and technical leadership.

This site-based, full-time permanent role is ideal for a technically skilled engineer who enjoys balancing hands-on engineering with leadership, team development, and quality assurance.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Oversee and guide the daily activities of the engineering team, including workshop operations.

  • Conduct failure analysis, support condition assessments, and contribute to first article inspections (FAIs).

  • Drive process improvements and support in safety-critical environments.

  • Mentor junior engineers and technicians, ensuring continuous technical development.

    What You’ll Need:

  • Minimum HNC/HND in a mechanically biased discipline.

  • At least 10 years of professional mechanical engineering experience, with 5+ years in team leadership.

  • Strong engineering knowledge across sectors like rail, marine, power generation, and oil & gas.

  • Hands-on experience with mechanical driveline components (gearboxes, couplings, shafts, etc.) is advantageous.

  • Familiarity with CAD tools such as Siemens NX, Autodesk Inventor, and Teamcenter.

  • Solid understanding of BS 8888, ISO 9001:2015, manufacturing, and production processes.

  • Commercial awareness and a proactive, hands-on attitude.

    Desirable Traits:

  • Passion for engineering and mentoring.

  • Confident communicator, both technically and conversationally.

  • Able to manage multiple projects and lead from the front.

    What’s on Offer:

  • Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 (depending on experience)

  • Bonus Scheme (pro rata for first year)

  • 25 days holiday

  • Pension: 3% employee / 6% employer

  • Private Healthcare & Dental

  • Life Assurance

  • Cycle to Work Scheme

  • Flexible Hours: 36.5-hour work week (Mon–Fri)

    This is a brilliant opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer looking to step into a leadership position, influence engineering standards, and work on high-impact projects across diverse industries.

    Apply now to take the next step in your engineering career

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